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The Green Estate Community Interest Company
Apprenticeship Level 2
Apply by: 07/09/2026
Apply now on the GOV.UK apprenticeship site
About The Role
This role will be part of the Operations team supporting the maintenance, health & safety and operations of our company's fleet of vehicles and providing a good standard of maintenance and presentation on buildings and facilities across our site, contributing to a safe, functional and efficient work environment.
This role requires DIY and organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
Note: The following list includes all the different activities the team supports but how regularly you will do each will depend on the season and the needs of the business.
Maintenance
- Report maintenance issues and concerns daily to the Fleet & Facilities Coordinator
- Anticipate and report potential maintenance concerns on all buildings and facilities
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for facility repairs, renovations and upgrades as needed
- Undertake a wide range of maintenance and cleaning tasks across all our premises ensuring a high-quality finish
- Assist in the prioritisation of tasks across the site and make recommendations for practical completion of tasks
Health And Safety/Compliance
- Support the team in ensuring that all vehicles and facilities comply with safety regulations and company policies
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to minimise risks and promote a safe working environment
- Contribute to training sessions for drivers and facilities staff on safety procedures, emergency protocols, and proper equipment usage
- Undertake scheduled premises checks, including all fire safety system checks, emergency lighting and water temperatures, and annual building health checks
- To check First Aid boxes and kits across sites and vehicles and replenish as required
- Support staff with, and respond to, security issues during open hours, and to be an occasional key holder for out of hours and weekends
- Contribute to the health and safety management of the yards
- Contribute to risk assessments and COSHH assessments and ensure that working practices and our sites demonstrate high health and safety standards both for staff and all stakeholders
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Fleet
- Support the coordination of the maintenance, repair and servicing of company vehicles including scheduling routine inspections and other preventative maintenance tasks
- Support the accurate recording of vehicle maintenance history, repairs and service schedules
- Support the compliance with all regulatory requirements related to vehicle safety, licensing and registration
Facilities/General
- Contribute to regular inspection of facilities to identify maintenance issues, safety hazards and opportunities for improvement, completing relevant documentation
- To open up and close down facilities and buildings across our sites when needed
- Meet and assist external contractors providing access and information as required
- Support staff by directing and transporting deliveries across the site and providing porterage as required
Visitor Services Support
- Undertake site checks to visitor areas, removal of litter, checking entrances and exit points are clear and free of any hazards
- Contribute to event set-up/take-down and staffing of a wide range of GE events
Undertake any other duties, as requested by your Line Manager, commensurate with the level of responsibility of the job and the aims of The Green Estate CIC.
Full UK driving licence and ability to drive company vehicles - Essential
Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - completed and paid for by employer.
Probationary Period: All new employees are required to undertake a period of probation for 6 months, in which they are expected to establish their suitability for the post
Equal Opportunities: The Green Estate CIC is an equal opportunities employer and selection of applicants is based on merit. Our company policy document is available on demand.
Values and Behaviours
All staff, regardless of their role, are expected to contribute to making Green Estate a truly great place to work by adhering to our values and helping to fulfil our vision, mission, and purpose.
Good Experience In DIY Skills
A commitment to safe working practice and working to relevant Health and Safety Law, including manual handling
Good IT skills, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable Skills
- Project management skills
- Skills and knowledge of plant and machinery operations and maintenance including health and safety
- Knowledge of planning and building regulations
- Knowledge of fleet management including legislation
- Experience of working in a social enterprise and commercial environment
- Continuous employment through gained work experience
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About The Training
Individual discipline training including Joinery, Plastering, Painting/Decoration, Plumbing and Electrical:
- Awareness of maintenance principles, safety regulations, risk management and legislative requirements
- Tools and repair techniques for building components
- Sustainability practices and considerations
- Effective communication
- Different customer service techniques
One day over multiple weeks for each discipline attending at either:
City Campus - Granville Road, Sheffield. S2 2RL
Advanced Technology Centre - Olive Grove, 2 Olive Grove Road, Sheffield. S2 3BA
About The Employer
We are The Green Estate Community Interest Company – one of the largest social enterprises in South Yorkshire. Our mission is to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive.
We were originally set up in 2003 as a heritage and environmental regeneration project in the Manor area of Sheffield. The Green Estate team of staff, volunteers and partners (which includes Manor and Castle Development Trust, Sheffield City Council and the University of Sheffield) have turned 42 hectares of derelict land and heritage buildings into a unique, beautiful and sustainable landscape for people and nature to enjoy for generations to come.
We are a multiple award-winning organisation and have become a beacon for place-based urban resilience with a social, economic and environmental impact on our local community and beyond.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- A "can do" pragmatic approach
- Good time management
- Ability to Multi-Task
- Ability to adapt & improvise
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Course/Training
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Apply by: 07/09/2026
Apply now on the GOV.UK apprenticeship site
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